Ironman: how many hours of training a week do you need?
Are you thinking of doing a long distance triathlon? We explain how many training hours you’ll need to commit
Long distance
Six questions to ask before going ultra-long
Are you thinking of entering an ultra endurance race? Ask yourself these questions first…
Six training tips for Ironman Wales
Targeting Tenby next season? Minimise injuries and build stamina over winter
How to predict your Ironman time
How long will your first Ironman take? Andrew Hamilton offers a formula for determining when you’ll hit the tape
The coping mechanisms of ultra triathletes
Clinical psychologist Dr. Matthew Tatum reveals the coping mechanisms involved in racing an ultra triathlon
Improve your winter strength (1)
Four exercises from Joe Beer to increase your overall strength for all three disciplines
Chrissie Wellington on… Mental strength
Without discipline, minor mental speed bumps turn into monsters. Beat them with these sage words from a four-time Kona queen
Elite advice: Craig Alexander on why you should only try to control the controllables
Three-time Ironman world champ Craig ‘Crowie’ Alexander, famed for his meticulous preparation, tells Paul Moore about his measured approach
What are the main limiting factors for endurance athletes?
We explain why heart function is more important than lung capacity, and what other factors like technique and genetics might also be holding you back on race day
Beat the heat when going long
Take a look at our fuelling advice for long-distance duels in the sun, and make sure you don’t fall victim to dehydration – or worse
Sub-1hr session: Perfect your Ironman swim pacing
Going long for the first time? Try this session to get your swim pacing over 3.8km bang on
A triathlete’s guide to salt levels
Should you increase your salt intake with supplements and drinks when training for and racing longer triathlons? We take a look
Can heavy lifting increase your endurance performance?
It may sound bizarre but new research suggests it can improve both explosive power and efficiency of movement on the swim, bike and run – as well as cut your chance of injury
Going somewhere hot this year?
We tell you how to get ready for warm-weather racing without leaving the UK
Seven ways to ward off pain and boredom when going long
We share some effective coping strategies for Ironman distance triathlons
Chrissie Wellington on prepping for a hilly Ironman
The four-time Ironman world champion provides her top advice to help you beast the world’s most challenging bike courses
Kona qualifier’s weekly training diary
Age-grouper Liz Pinches prepares for Kona this October
Kona qualifier case study: Liz Pinches
Kona debutante Liz Pinches tells 220 about her preparations for next month’s Ironman Hawaii
Tame your first Ironman: Pt 3
And the final part of our Ironman prep series looks at goals, life balance and selecting the optimum event
Tame your first Ironman: Pt 2
Part two of our taming Ironman tips, covering nutrition, bike fit and pacing
Racing in the Wind: Ironman Lanzarote
Three-time European Ironman champion Timo Bracht gives his advice on dealing with the crosswinds in Lanza
Racing on the Hills: Alpe d’Huez Tri
Entered Alpe d’Huez, Ironman France or any other hilly M-Dot this year? Here are our hill riding tips
